CVE-2008-2060
First published: Wed Jun 18 2008(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in Cisco Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) 5.x before 5.1(8)E2 and 6.x before 6.0(5)E2, when inline mode and jumbo Ethernet support are enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic), and possibly bypass intended restrictions on network traffic, via a "specific series of jumbo Ethernet frames."
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Intrusion Prevention System | =5.1 | |
| Cisco Intrusion Prevention System | =6.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a00809b3842.shtml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30767
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29791
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020326
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1872/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43166
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-2060?
CVE-2008-2060 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and bypass network traffic restrictions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2060?
To fix CVE-2008-2060, upgrade your Cisco Intrusion Prevention System to version 5.1(8)E2 or 6.0(5)E2 or later.
What versions of Cisco Intrusion Prevention System are affected by CVE-2008-2060?
CVE-2008-2060 affects Cisco Intrusion Prevention System versions 5.x before 5.1(8)E2 and 6.x before 6.0(5)E2.
What impact can CVE-2008-2060 have if exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2008-2060 can result in a denial of service condition leading to a system panic and potential unauthorized access.
Is there a workaround available for CVE-2008-2060?
There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2008-2060; upgrading to the patched version is the recommended solution.
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